In addition to his mother, he is survived by: a sister, Delainey Nichole Owens; a brother, Daggar Vincent Owens; maternal grandparents, Yvette and Michael Tiger; paternal grandparents, Dennis and Sandra Owens; maternal great‑grandmother, Yvonne Barron; and a number of aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal great‑grandfather, Bonnie Lee “BB” Barron.

Funeral services were held Saturday at Blue Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Oliver Rice officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Kids Place, P.O. Box 693, Franklin, NC 28744; or to the American Cancer Society, Macon County Unit, P.O. Box 1648, Franklin, NC 28744.

Bryant‑Grant Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. An online guestbook is available at www.bryantgrantfuneralhome.com.